If you want to find out about hotels in the area you plan on vacationing in, you could actually call the hotel, make reservations yourself, book your own plane tickets, buy the tickets for any amusement parks or shows you may want to attend, and put a little extra money aside for all the food expenses.
Or, you could save a lot of money by researching some hotel deals that could make your vacation a lot more enjoyable. Many airlines, hotels, and tourist attraction sites are teaming together to create vacation packages, in which each of the services is offered at a cheaper rate than it would be alone. You could also explore search engines and websites that specialize in finding hotels at affordable prices. You can save money when you make reservations through these companies, and you will also be able to see whether or not the hotel has everything you’re looking for before you make a reservation you can’t change. Here are some of the companies that offer these services and how you can get in touch with them:
Hotwire:
Hotwire is a discount airline ticket service that allows you to book flights at a much cheaper rate than if you reserved a flight directly through an airline. If you book a flight far enough in advance, you can save anywhere between $50 and $150! Hotwire also offers car rental service so you will have transportation when you reach your destination, a list of hotels affiliated with Hotwire for you to choose from, and even certain vacation packages sponsored by the company in certain cities. Some popular city vacation packages featured on hotwire are: Houston, Atlanta, Orlando, Las Vegas, and New York. If you are planning on vacationing within the next two months, Hotwire may be a good company to plan your vacation with. You can visit the company online at www.hotwire.com.
Travelocity:
This travel company works much like Hotwire, and is powered in connection with AOL. You can book a flight with this service as well, and you can find information on the attractions and restaurants for the city you plan on visiting. There is even a city guide that you can purchase from the website that will give you the highlights for popular cities to vacation in, in both the U.S. and Canada. You can even find last-minute deals for you and your family. Travelocity will give you a rating of the hotels you select, as well as a small description of the features the hotel offers (i.e. continental breakfast, pools, Internet access, etc.). You’ll also be able to find special vacation packages and hotel deals for cities like Los Angeles, Tucson, Chicago, San Francisco, and Orlando. Learn about all the details on www.travelocity.com.
Hotels.com:
This site has all the information about booking a hotel you’ll ever need, including the type of hotels you want, and the type of rooms you prefer. If you want a suite or a double room, you can look for it on the website, and more than likely find it at a much cheaper rate than through the hotel. You can search for hotel deals and vacations based on your interests, and you can even search based on which region of the world you want to travel in. Visit their website (www.hotels.com) for more information.
Hotel deals are especially important during this vacation season. If you want to make the most of your summer trip, don’t just reserve a hotel room while still worrying about other travel expenses — find hotel deals that will work for you. You’ll be able to enjoy yourself a little more with the extra cash you save. Have fun!
By Tamiya King